The Flower Town of the Brittany Peninsula! 3 Recommended Sightseeing Spots in Lannion

Lannion is a city of about 20,000 people located on the northern edge of the Brittany Peninsula in northwestern France. It is a key transportation hub where several highways intersect, and it is also known as a town of flowers. The old town is lined with houses that retain a medieval atmosphere, attracting many tourists, and the city becomes especially lively from spring, when flowers are in full bloom, through summer. Quiet and easily accessible, Lannion is a charming tourist city in Brittany. Below, we introduce three must-see attractions in and around Lannion.

1. Church of the Holy Trinity of Brélévenez

Brélévenez is a district located across a small valley from Lannion’s old town. Atop a hill stands the Church of the Holy Trinity of Brélévenez (Église de la Trinité de Brélévenez), which dates back to the 12th century and is a popular tourist attraction.
However, the main highlight of the Brélévenez district is not so much the church itself as Brélévenez Street, a narrow lane that leads up the hill. Along the fairly steep slope, brick houses line the street in a step-like formation, creating a picturesque scene that perfectly complements the church spire rising in the background.

2. Lannion Old Town

Lannion is not a very large city, so its old town is quite compact. Since it is clustered on a small hill, you can easily walk around the entire area in a short time.
In particular, several houses standing at the corner of Place du Général Leclerc and Rue Chapelier strongly retain medieval architectural features, such as upper floors that protrude beyond the lower levels, making them well worth seeing. This seemingly unbalanced design comes from the fact that taxes were once determined by the floor area of the ground level.
As you stroll leisurely through Lannion’s old town, take a moment to imagine life in medieval times.

3. Tonquédec Castle

Following the Léguer River upstream for about 10 kilometers from the foot of Lannion’s old town, you will come upon Tonquédec Castle (Château de Tonquédec), a fortress that perfectly embodies the atmosphere of an ancient castle. Its predecessor fortress is said to have existed as early as the 12th century, while the structure that remains today was completed in the 15th century.
The castle lost its strategic value and was abandoned in the early 17th century, but restoration and preservation work began in 1862 when it was designated a historical monument. It is still owned by descendants of the former lords and is open to visitors except during the winter season. Visitors can climb the towers and walls, and if you’re lucky, you may even catch events that reenact medieval battles. Although it is a bit outside Lannion, it is a highly recommended sightseeing spot.

◎ Summary

We have introduced recommended sightseeing spots in Lannion, a town in the Brittany region of northwestern France. To the north of Lannion is Lannion–Côte de Granit Rose Airport, which operates regular flights to and from Paris Orly Airport. When visiting Brittany, why not fly from Paris to Lannion, enjoy a bit of sightseeing in the city, and then continue on to your next destination?

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The Flower Town of the Brittany Peninsula! 3 Recommended Sightseeing Spots in Lannion